The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has approved a new long-term roadmap designed to strengthen women's football across the country, with an ambitious target of registering 1,500 female footballers by the year 2030. The strategy receiv…
The government has announced a salary increase for General Secretaries of national sports associations, raising their monthly pay to MVR 20,000 as part of a broader reform effort aimed at improving governance and accountability in the sector. Sp…
Cheers, fireworks, and national pride filled the air on Thursday night as the Maldivian national futsal team returned home after making history in South Asia. Fresh off their championship victory, the team was welcomed with celebrations at Velana …
The Maldives National Women’s Relay Team proudly secured the bronze medal at the ongoing South Asian Athletics Championship in India, showcasing the nation’s growing strength in track and field events. The championship, taking place at the Birsa…
Criminal Court has sentenced former Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President Bassam Adeel Jaleel to four years in jail after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving funds provided by FIFA. According to the court verd…
The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has initiated a disciplinary case over the construction of storage units at the Maafannu Stadium arena project, part of FIFA’s Forward Program, without notifying the global football organization. The Maa…
Yasin Ahmed Nashid has etched his name into Maldivian surfing history after claiming the junior title at the Dhivehi Surf League’s newly introduced “Kerandhoo 2025” tournament. His dominant performance included a record-breaking score that feature…
Maldivian handball player Mohamed Yashmu Ahmed has been removed from the national team shortly after returning from training in Malaysia, sparking questions about the decision. Yashmu took to social media to explain that he had completed the over…
The Maldives national football team has claimed the South Asian Super Cup 2025 title after a convincing victory over Sri Lanka. This marks the country’s first international football trophy since winning the SAFF Championship in 2018 in India. Ori…
Former Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President, Bassam Adeel Jaleel, has asked the Criminal Court for additional time to hire a defense lawyer to represent him in his ongoing embezzlement case. Bassam faces charges of money laundering an…
The Maldives will host the Palestinian Under-17 national football team for a training camp in November, the Ministry of Sports has announced. The initiative comes as full support from the government to help the young athletes prepare for upcoming …
The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has appointed a new staff member with a monthly salary of USD 2,800 (approximately MVR 43,288) to support the work of the ongoing Normalization Committee—without issuing a public job announcement. Appoi…
Young Maldivian taekwondo athlete Yunus bin Mohamed Quraishi has made a proud mark by clinching third place at the highly competitive Hana Open Taekwondo Championship currently taking place in Malaysia. A Tough Tournament with Elite Competition …
Former President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), Bassam Adeel Jaleel, has firmly denied claims that he owned two luxury penthouses in Hulhumale’ allegedly purchased with association funds. The allegation surfaced during legal proc…
A major government-backed sports initiative aimed at developing football talent in the Maldives has come under serious scrutiny, after an audit uncovered widespread corruption, mismanagement, and regulatory violations. The project, initiated in 2…